Integrity Specialist

Job Vacancy | Monday, March 30, 2026

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Integrity Specialist is assigned to the Prevention and Compliance Division (AIPD) within the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to Director, AIPD and may oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As an Integrity Specialist within AIPD, you will conduct second-line-of-defense integrity due diligence (IDD) and integrity risk management across ADB sovereign, non-sovereign and institutional operations. You will advise ADB staff on how to manage integrity risks to ADB, including reputational, associational, corruption, fraud, Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and tax transparency risks. You also will develop and help implement policies, procedures and training programs to enhance integrity risk management in ADB-financed, supported, or administered activities. This includes the implementation of mitigating measures, proactive monitoring, training on policies and procedures, and capacity building of ADB's developing member countries (DMCs).

You will:

• Advise, guide, and challenge project teams in their conduct of IDD and integrity risk management and conduct integrity assurance testing on sovereign and non-sovereign projects and institutional activities.
• Develop risk-based policies, procedures and guidelines, to help deliver OAI's mandate and enhance IDD and integrity risk management.
• Develop outreach, training and other initiatives required to help embed the three lines of defense integrity risk model within ADB.
• Advise project teams and offices responsible for institutional activities on measures to manage integrity risks.
• Review and advise on appropriate integrity disclosure language for project documents.
• Develop procedures to enhance proactive integrity monitoring of entities and projects, and guide project teams on how to conduct such monitoring for profiling/data collection, analysis and advisory action.
• Develop and deliver training to ADB staff on IDD and integrity risk management and related procedures.
• Advise other departments/offices in ADB concerning integrity risks. These include potential exposures to fraud, corruption, money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax evasion, tax transparency, and other risks and prohibited practices.
• Conduct seminars and workshops, deliver presentations, facilitate meetings to foster an understanding of ADB's policies on anticorruption and AML/CFT, and share capacity development tools and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with other offices, including Multilateral Development Banks and International Financial Institutions, on OAI's approach to IDD and integrity risk management as one of OAI's IDD focal points.
• Contribute to the implementation of technical assistance to DMCs on AML/CFT.
• Perform any other IDD-related matters, including the preparation of reports, analyses and advisories.
• Provide coaching, mentoring to AIPD team members, and day‑to‑day people leadership, supporting performance management and promoting ongoing learning and development.
• Support OAI management in the recruitment of OAI staff and consultants.
• Oversee the performance of reporting staff, consultants and contractors, provide clear direction, monitor and convey feedback on performance.
• Undertake other work that may be assigned by the Director, AIPD and Head, OAI.

Qualifications

You will need:

• A University degree in business administration, law, project management, tax, finance, or related fields from a duly accredited educational institution; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, including international work experience in several countries, demonstrating progression of responsibilities, including in a financial crime compliance-related field.
• Experience with international standards, principles and practices on financial crime compliance and due diligence.
• Demonstrated country and sector integrity risk knowledge, spanning both the public and private sectors.
• Established reputation for integrity, fairness, and responsible handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated teamwork (ability to working with others to complete shared tasks), and conceptualization (developing viable solutions based on an understanding of institutional perspective and needs) skills and management of others.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Management experience
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI1.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Retirement plan (if applicable)
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

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